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Definitions of Abnormality (Bare Bones)
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- 1Deviation from Social NormsSocial Norms are unwritten rules and guidelines that are considered 'normal' behaviour by social groups. If a person behaves differently to these norms, they are considered abnormal. E.g. laughing at a funeral or homosexuality in DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders)
- 2Deviation from Social Norms Evaluation:( - Social Norms change over time e.g. homosexuality
:( - Does not consider cultural differences - 3Statistical InfrequencyAbnormal behaviour is whatever falls outside the most common statistics
- 4Statistical Infrequency Evaluation:( - Some abnormal behaviour is wanted e.g. high IQ
:( - Subjectively determined e.g. what is considered lack of sleep? - 5Failure to Function AdequatelyAbnormality is when a person is not being able to cope with everyday life or not being able to function adequately e.g. eating regularly, maintaining a job, washing clothes etc
- 6Failure to Function Adequately Evaluation:( - Does not consider cultural differences
:( - Subjectively determined e.g. normal to grieve, but to what point? When does grieve become depression? - 7Deviation from Ideal Mental HealthPsychological health is defined in the same way as physical health (Jahoda 1958). An absence of one of the 6 criteria indicated abnormality. Criteria= self-attitudes, personal growth, integration, autonomy, accurate perception of reality and mastery of the environment
- 8Deviation from Ideal Mental Health Evaluation:( - Does not consider cultural differences
:( - Few people manage to meet all the criteria
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- This is the Bare Bones of definitions of abnormality. This will only achieve you a C. If you are aiming for higher more detail is needed.
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